Tuesday, August 19, 2008

staying inside

Huh. So much for sunny Florida. This was yesterday, moments before the downpour caused by Tropical Storm Fay started. Heavy winds and rain forecasted for today. And perhaps for the rest of our trip. So we will spend most of the time inside. Watching the storm, watching the olympics, watching movies and playing games.

I remembered that I have been forgetting to tell you about this skirt I made, back in June. No pattern necessary, just fabric from your stash. Perfect for those times when you are stuck in the house. (Hmmm.......I wonder if my mother has any fabric I can have. Surely she has an old sheet hanging around.)This is the same skirt as this one.

The depth of each tier I used, is about 5 inches plus seam allowances, with the exception of the first tier. For the first tier, you need to allow for the casing (for the elastic). I added 2". (so the first tier measured 34 1/2" in width and 7 inches in length.

After you have sewn together the pieces to get the correct widths, you are ready to assemble.

Baste and gather the top of the second tier, and sew it with right sides together to the first tier. Baste and gather the top of the third tier, and sew it with right sides together to the raw edge of the third tier. Matching right sides together, sew the side seam. Make a casing at the top leaving an opening to insert elastic.

I loved the frayed edge I saw on the skirts Sarah made, so decided to do that on this skirt too.

This really is just a guideline. So many different options with this skirt. Shorter widths would make it less full. Longer widths would make it fuller. Deeper ruffles. Shorter ruffles. More tiers. Less tiers. Skirt for her. Skirt for you.

Perhaps Fay will blow through faster then predicted and take the gray skies along with her. Regardless, you have the spirit and energy to make it a great vacation! The skirt is too cute. Thank you for the pattern, definitely another project to add to the "To Do" List.

Om my goodness, I saw Fay on the new this morning and I was thinking about you, Leslie. Sometimes staying inside and watching a good storm can be fun, especially with family and good movies/olympics. Stay safe!xoxo

great skirt...and definitely would keep you occupied. Both times I have been to Florida, it has been cold and stormy and I thought to myself that I should just have stayed in Calgary. However, I know Florida can be stunningly beautiful...that is why so many Canadians retire there :)

love those colors and you have a great model there :) and the fray!we're catching up on olympics. no tv at the maine house, so we've missed a bit. too bad about the rain. we had our share, but ventured out with full rain garb when we could. hope you get some sort of break in the weather.